Charlton Athletic enters this match with a favorable position in the league, boasting a solid home record and a higher average CompaScore Rating of 1481.49 compared to Wigan's 1208.24. Their offensive capabilities are highlighted by Matty Godden, who has netted 10 goals this season, and Miles Leaburn, contributing 6 goals. Charlton's possession stats average at 48.75%, indicating a balanced approach in controlling the game.
Wigan Athletic, on the other hand, has struggled with consistency, reflected in their lower average goals per match (0.91) and a higher expected goals against (1.18). Despite these challenges, Thelo Aasgaard and Dale Taylor have been standout performers, each scoring 8 goals this season. Wigan's possession average of 50.57% suggests they can hold their own in midfield battles.
Head-to-head statistics favor Charlton, who have shown resilience in previous encounters. Their tactical approach, focusing on solid defense and quick counter-attacks, could exploit Wigan's vulnerabilities, particularly in defense where they concede an average of 0.97 goals per match.